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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1925

Page

6

The Hair Thief Remark At Chambersburg Magistrate

Samson and Delilah figure Root accuses a west Chambersburg woman of stealing a lock of his hair to drive him mad. He described going to the woman’s home Monday, the strange ritual, and asked Magistrate Stover to pursue legal steps with the police for recovery of the hair and action against the suspect.

Samson Delilahert Root Chambersburg Magitrate Stover Jrecov Jand Byers

Funeral for James Jones Held Tomorrow

The funeral for James Jones, a colored man, will be held tomorrow at three o'clock, not two as previously announced.

James Jones

Memorial pallbearers listed for service

Pallbearers named for the funeral include James Memmi field Peter James Frank Gray Eli jah Hogan Ben Rawkins and Lewis Washington for the services indicating the circle of mourners accompanying the deceased.

James Memmifield Peter James Frank Gray Elijah Hogan Ben Rawkins Lewis Washington

Refuge Brevities from Refuge Virginia a hectic week

Isaac Grim recovers from a severe cold while residents share news of relocations and arrivals. James Hawes and family move in with J R Conner for the winter, Grover Grim welcomes a baby girl, and a census taker from Kernstown covers local agriculture.

Refuge Isaac Grim James’ Hawes J. R. Conner C. & Pifer Armel Queenie Pifer Grover Grim J. R. Bray Silas Grim Milton Cadwallader A. O. Cooper Kernstown G. W. Gaither Florida Fairview Tyler Broiher Mark Anna Gretta Bray W. Grim Sallie Rudolph Winchester Irvin Bierer Cedarville

Little Miss Margaret Grimpe Improves Under Treatment

Rudolph formerly resided in this section. Mrs Grimpe has been complaining but is improving under the treatment of Dr Glass of Wirichester.

Rudolph Margaret Grimpe Glass Wirichester

Sheriff closes Truss and Company store after financial reverses

Sheriff Eloses business firm Truss and Company a general store run by SR G Trussell in Chens City has been closed by sheriff due to financial reverses. Net indebtedness around 3000 dollars with about 13000 dollars in total claims. firm reported as among the first to be sued and a part of creditors are seeking recovery.

SR. G. Trussell Truss and Company Chens City

Meeting in Interest of Colored Schools in Clarke County

W D Gresham supervisor of colored schools in Virginia will speak in Berryville Court House at 8 o clock on January 30. Remarks by L D Kline and T C Walker. Clarke County spa Board members expected. All friends and supporters urged to attend and support the mass meeting.

W. D. Gresham Virginia Court House Berryville L. D. Kline Clarke County Spa Board T. C. Walker Clarke County

Injunction Remains in Force in Wisecarver Case

The circuit court injunction against B B Wisecarver and C A Wisecarver was continued until further notice by an order. Sheriff Pannett was restrained from selling a sprayer and farming equipment. No appearances or objections were filed to extend the injunction provisions.

Wis Carver B. B. Wisecarver Pannett

Bristol Bakers Raise Bread Prices in Bristol

The Associated Press reports Bristol bakeries will raise bread prices starting Tuesday morning to 10 cents per loaf, a one cent increase. Officials cite higher costs for ingredients and fuel as the reason for the hike. The price change applies to Bristol bakeries citywide.

Associated Press Ristol Bristol

Blue and Gray’s History Presented To Berryville High

Mrs Williams presented Berryville High School with a copy of the History of the Twenty ninth Division compiled by John A Cutchins with George Scott Stewart Jr The gift marked Verdun’s memory and the late Maj Livya Williams The presentation followed by a school assembly and singing America at dismissal.

Derrevili Goodwin H. Williams Livya Williams American Legion Berryville John A. Cutchins George Scott Stewart, Jr Williams Robert BE. Lee Virginia Verdun Clarke County Winchester D. C. Codley Fligh School America

Legal Language Mebbe Some to Deshere Lawyers Quote

Unclear OCR fragment quotes Uncle Eben faulting lawyers. Mashed diction hints at court or advertising satire. Mentions Star Advertisements and Moses. No coherent event, names, dates, or places clearly readable.

Eben Moses

Virginians urged to inspect Hollywood real estate stake in Florida

Winter visitors from Virginia and others are urged to visit Hollywood Florida to investigate real estate as an investment. Property values have more than doubled in 18 months and continue to rise as improvements proceed. Passs weo is 1 mile north of Miami and 5 miles south of Palm Beach on the Florida East Coast Railroad main line with the Dixie Highway as its main street. Over 5 million dollars already spent on improvements and real estate sales exceed 10 million dollars to date. Write or call for full information.

Florida Hollywood Pass Weo Miami Palm Beach East ‘Coast Florida East Coast Railroad

Fragmentary notice from Miami address with names misread

A truncated OCR fragment lists a Miami Florida address 1174 West Flagier Street and mentions former residences Winchester and Harrigenburg Virginia, with unclear tracing of dates or names. The readable elements provide limited location clues without a clear event or action.

Winchester and Harrigenburg, Va

Evangelist Urges Parents to Train Children in Martinsburg

Roanoke evangelist Dr. John F. Vines spoke at First Baptist Church urging tougher parental discipline and training during a Martinsburg series. He tied his message to the Lee-Jackson celebration and addressed local mothers and fathers on child-rearing responsibilities.

Martinsburg W. Va John F. Vines Roanoke First Baptist Church

Love of Mother Topic Draws Big Crowd to Church

A large week night audience filled the Presbyterian Church as Dr. McFaden spoke on Mother and Her Religion from the text Her children arise up and call her blessed The sermon contrasted a mother's love with the Savior s mercy and urged callers to dedicate their mothers to God Two additions to the church were reported with several more to unite Sunday morning A male quartet and chorus of about thirty enhanced the service

Presbyterian Church McFaden

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